2024 University of Cape Town Scholarship (CLAIMS to Energy Citizenship) | Fully Funded
The African Centre for Cities (ACC) invites applications for a graduate opportunity via the 2024 University of Cape Town Scholarship.
The University of Cape Town Scholarship offers an annual $17,200 per year renewable for three years to all selected candidates. Additional funding will also be available for fieldwork and travel costs.
In this post, we will explain the details of the scholarship in simple terms. We will also discuss the requirements, benefits, and the step-by-step application procedure.
2024 University of Cape Town Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: South Africa
- Study Abroad: Study in Africa
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $17,200 Stipends/Yr | Travel Costs
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: July 19, 2024
2024 University of Cape Town Scholarship Details:
The African Centre for Cities (ACC) invites applications for scholarships as part of the CLAIMS to Energy Citizenship project, funded by DANIDA (2024-2028).
The ACC has secured funding for two PhD positions (as well as two master scholarships) as part of the CLAIMS to Energy Citizenship project. The project focuses on energy transitions in South Africa and has three work packages:
- WP1 will focus on everyday practices and activism related to energy access. This WP is led by Prof Karen Waltorp from the University of Copenhagen.
- WP2 will focus on the sub-national state and processes of transitioning energy systems. This WP is led by Dr Liza Cirolia at the African Centre for Cities.
- WP3 will aim to draw insights from WP1 and WP2 together to craft a multi-scalar and multi-actor view of infrastructural citizenship, led by the team.
Eligibility Requirements for 2024 University of Cape Town Scholarship
To be considered for the 2024 University of Cape Town Scholarship,
- Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in anthropology, geography, sociology, urban studies, or related fields.
- Applicants must have demonstrated experience in undertaking field-based ethnographic research in underserviced urban residential areas and they must have the willingness and capacity to conduct research in Khayelitsha. F
- Applicants must be willing to participate in the project, including undertaking research in service of the wider project objectives and participating in workshops and events.
- Applicants must be willing and able to travel to Europe to undertake exchanges and training.
Recommended (but not required):
- Skills within visual or multimodal anthropology (documentary, podcast, arts practice)
- Experience working on energy in the South African context
- Fluency in isiXhosa
Benefits of 2024 University of Cape Town Scholarship
- The value of the University of Cape Town Scholarship award is ZAR 315,000 per year. The award is renewable for three years, with continued renewal contingent on annual progress.
- Additional funding will be available for fieldwork and travel costs.
Required Documents for 2024 University of Cape Town Scholarship
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- A letter of application of no more than two pages, which addresses the following questions:
- What is your motivation for applying to undertake a PhD at the African Centre for Cities? How does this PhD and the project fit within your career goals?
- How does your experience and skills meet the minimum requirements of the advert? Where possible, make reference to both the listed requirements and your own CV. Be sure to include relevant experience related to energy in South Africa and ethnographic methods.
- What are the primary and unique skills, experiences, approaches, etc., you bring to the project team and the African Centre for Cities?
- Based on your understanding of the project (see call for application above), how would you approach this studyA maximum two page CV with names and contact details of at least two academic referees who have taught, supervised or worked alongside the applicant;
- A maximum two page CV with names and contact details of at least two academic referees who have taught, supervised or worked alongside the applicant;
- Copies of academic certificates and transcripts;
- A writing sample of 250 words.
How to Apply for 2024 University of Cape Town Scholarship (Step by Step)
To apply for the 2024 University of Cape Town Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should;
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage
- Register for full-time study in the Department of Environment and Geographical Sciences (EGS)
- Send your application documents to Ms Faranaaz Bennett: Faranaaz.Bennett@uct.ac.za.
